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2020 Dr. William Winegard Volunteer Awards – Nominations Open

The Dr. William Winegard Exemplary Volunteer Involvement Awards recognize significant community involvement and charitable activities beyond what an individual does as an employee or student of the University. Further, they...

No One Left Behind

In December 2018, the City of Guelph’s Mayor Cam Guthrie announced his plans to establish a Mayor’s Task Force to address issues of homelessness, addictions, and community safety. The goal...

Former Chief of Police to Lead 2019 United Way Campaign

MEDIA RELEASE Former Chief of Police to Lead 2019 United Way Campaign Jeff DeRuyter announced as United Way Campaign Chair Guelph, Ontario, April 8, 2019. Former Chief of the...

Media Release: City, partners fund homelessness initiatives

City, partners fund homelessness initiatives Task Force projects will begin this year Guelph, Ont., March 7, 2019– Three projects identified by the Mayor’s Task Force on homelessness and community safety...

Nominations open for the 2019 Winegard Awards

We’re hiring a Summer Student!

United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin is hiring a Community Investment & Marketing Assistant to help with preparations for the upcoming 2018 fundraising campaign. This position is partially funded by Canada...

United Way goes beyond $3.5 million goal!

Community rallies behind United Way Campaign United Way goes beyond $3.5 million goal! Guelph, Ontario. Dec. 20, 2017. United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin has exceeded its goal once again, raising...

Opioids – Community Resource List

If you’ve been following the media and reading the headlines, you will know that we are experiencing a national opioid crisis. What we once thought of as a ‘big city’...

Social Inclusion Graduate Research Opportunity

In partnership with Mitacs, five United Ways across Canada have come together in a pilot partnership to provide funding and training for graduate students and postdocs for research related to...